Quote Originally Posted by El$syd View Post
So... elucidate!

I have seen a lot of 'definitions' on the web - what is your definition?
  • A 4 or 5 axis machine is one that moves with 4 or 5 distinct axis, with each controlled independently to each other.
  • 3+2 axis - 5 axis machine where two axis are used for positioning, not moved at the same time as the main 3.
  • 3 axis - obvious
  • 2.5 axis - 3 axis but with Z only 'up' or 'down', possibly some in between but generally making 'flat stuff'.


I'm not sure how you could confuse that software with 4 or 5 axis. The terms are well defined.